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Staff member appoints interim director2o years history under its begun the search for a new organization and the work we
belt, Sound Learning is well- executive director and staff do has been unflagging."
positioned to continue help- member Shannon Klasell has At the office, it's business
STAFF REPORT Smock became executive di- ing local adults gain the skills been appointed as interim di- as usual for the staff. The
rector of the literacy nonprofit that lead to success, whether rector for the duration of the nonprofit is gearing up for the
Kris Smock, the executive five years ago and has guided through work, family life or search. 19th annual Spring Spell-E-
director of Sound Learning the organization through a civic engagement. Support "It has been a great learn- Brat:on to be held May 11 at
(formerly known as Mason number of changes, the most from the community has made ing experience working with the Shelton Civic Center.
County Literacy), is leaving recent being' the organiza- our accomplishments possible Kris," Klasell said. "I will miss The mission of Sound
the organization this month to tion's name change to Sound and I've been honored to be her leadership, and her focus Learning is to educate adults
take a position with the state Learning. When asked about part of that." on students and the commu- to be equipped to succ=ed and
of Washington. the transition, she said, "With The board of directors has nity. Her commitment to the contribute in our society.
Shannon
' Klasell
HARST1NEISLANDNEWS
• Journal photo by Natalie Johnson
Kathy Howe, vice president of the Mason County Hospital Foundation and member of its affiliate, the
Sherwood Guild, invites the community to reserve seats at this year's "Cooking with Xinh" fundraiser.
Hospital group plans seafood fest for health
By NATALIE JOHNSON
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The Mason County Hospital
Foundation's Sherwood Guild is
ramping up for its annual "Cooking
with Xinh" fundraiser, and the lim-
ited seating is going fast.
The fundraiser dinner includes a
silent auction and a cooking demon-
stration from Xinh Dwelley, chef at
Xinh's Clam and Oyster House in
Shelton, a buffet dinner, dessert and
wine or beer.
The event is by reservation only,
and starts at 6 p.m. on Sunday,
March 25, and Monday, March 26, at
Xinh's. Tickets cost $50 each, half of
which is tax-deductible.
Kathy Howe, vice president of the
hospital foundation and new mem-
ber of the Sherwood Guild, said all
of the proceeds from the event go to
pay for equipment at Mason General
Hospital and Family of Clinics.
The Sherwood Guild has orga-
nized the fundraiser for about 10
years, she said.
Each year, the guild expects the
fundraiser to bring in between $6,000
and $10,000 dollars, Howe said.
"It's an excellent fundraiser. Peo-
ple really enjoy it," she said.
This year, the menu includes
Xinh's geoduck chowder, salmon, egg
rolls and sauteed clams and oysters
on the half shell, Howe said.
"We put out seats auditorium-
style and watch Xinh do a cooking
class usually for something she's
made for dinner," Howe said. "She
loves to share. I think she shares ev-
erything but the secret ingredient."
While she has been a member of
the foundation since 2009, Howe She serves on the hospital founda-
said she is a new member of the tion's golf committee, the Treasures
Sherwood Guild. Thrift Store ad-hoc committee, and
Howe has spent her whole life in is the chair of Fantasy Forest for
Shelton and worked for the Simp- 2012.
son Lumber Company for more than While Fantasy Forest isn't until
30 years. She lived in Shelton until November, Howe said the hospital
2006, then bought a house in Union foundation is already planning for
with her husband, the event.
"We love it out there. We said, "This is going to be my third Fan-
'Why didn't we do this years ago?' " tasy Forest, but my first year as
Howe said. Chair," she said:
After retiring, she said volunteer- The Sherwood Guild asks that
ing became a way to stay busy. anyone interested in attending the
"I'm used to being busy. I have the cooking event reserve a seat by
time that some people don't have," March 19.
Howe said. "I enjoy giving back to To make a reservation, call 427-
the community." 3623.
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March
March is a
busy month
on the island
~']~ "tell, if you thought February was
~V busy here on the island, March
• • will make you forget that start-
ing with tonight.
The Garden Club meeting at the com-
munity hall will feature Don Wagner,
fuchsia grower and popular Saturday
market vendor, who will share his knowl-
edge of soils and soil testing. If you have
questions about spring
pruning, Garden Club
members may be able to
answer those questions.
Many just attended a
pruning workshop on
Saturday, led by retired
arbor:st BiIl Shauf, now
better known as "The
By MIKE Bee Man."
C~LAGttAN So bring all your
pent-up garden ques-
tions, bee queries, gar-
den stories and dilemmas that you might
have.
Let's see, what is the big special day
that is celebrated this month? Oh, St.
Patrick's Day! And in memory of that day,
the island's own Backwoods Irish will
perform at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 9, at
the March Community Club meeting. So,
take a little stress out of your life -- put
together a potluck dish and head down to
the community hall.
This weekend, starting Saturday,
March 10, the grange will be sponsoring
its annual oyster and ham dinner from
3:30-7 p.m. Grange members traditionally
cook fresh oysters to perfection. I think I
know part of their secret -- they slice the
oysters in half and then dip the little mol-
lusks into their patented batter and deep-
fry them. It makes my mouth water. They
also serve ham, vegetables, rolls, bever-
ages and some very delicious desserts. My
favorite part of the dinner is when one of
the grange members walks around with a
plate of fried oysters and asks if you want
seconds or thirds.
Just a little reminder: on Wednes-
day, March 21, the senior lunch will have
pork sandwiches.
The Pioneer Kiwanis Crab and Clam
dinner is from 4-7 p.m. on March 24. You
will get a whole crab, bowls of steamer
clams, spaghetti, dessert and soft drinks,
and you will have a chance to bid on some
wonderful and great auction items. Tick-
ets are $25 and if you don't get one from a
Kiwanis member, you can buy one at the
door. The annual Harstine Island Com-
munity Club indoor/outdoor garage sale
will take place from 9 a.m. to i p.m. on
Saturday, March 31. This event is spon-
sored as a community service to families
who find having a garage sale at home not
safe or feasible. Space is available in the
hall or the porch and includes one table
and rents for $15 each.
There are 10 outdoor spaces in the
parking lot allocated to islanders first;
other residents as space is available. In-
door spaces should be reserved soon
by contacting Mary Nichols at 426-9376.
I don't know if you've bought oysters
before on the island before, but I just
learned something about that. The Sal-
ish Seafood Company is on Chapman
Road and they sell to the public. I know
there are other oyster sellers and I know
that during the summer there are a
couple that show up at the farmers mar-
ket. There are times when I want oysters
and I've usually gone over to Taylor Unit-
ed, but these are so close and so good, it is
nice to know where they are.
The Salish need 24 hours notice so they
can have the fresh oysters ready for you.
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